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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-11-08, Page 11THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1973 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE 11 50 Years Ago Mr. J. Preeter, of Zurich, shipped a carload of clover seed to Toronto during this past week, and the price is quite favourable. The Misses Pearl and Gerrie Orrwein, of the Zurich area, left for Detroit on Sunday, where they intend to stay for some time. The patrons of the Exeter Barber Shops are in for some cheap shaves and haircuts, since the barbers have gone back to pre-war prices. Hair cuts will now be 15 cents and shaves only 10 cents. Miss Emma Dickson has tak- en a position as assistant post- master at the Hensall office, with duties commenced al- ready. Workmen have been busy in Hensall behind the Town Hall, as they plan to make it at least five feet wider. The town of Seaforth is cons- idering the proposition offered by a factory to set up for the manufacture of yarn. 35yI" ears Ago i? W.O. Goodwin has resigned his position as the leader of the United Church choir in Hensall, a position which he has held for a number of years. Owen Geiger threshed his bean crop at his barns on the flax mill property at Hensall, and the yield was good and the sample splendid. Fred Corbett, of Ilay Town- ship, who recently purchased a house on the farm of James Green, has had the building moved over to one of his farms If you're buying jeans accord- ing to Canada Standard Sizing, look out! The system does not take potential shrinkage into account. When either length- wise or crosswise shrinkage is higher than 30/0, the correct size may pose a problem. In all brands tested, lengthwise shrinkage was greater than cross -wise. Any manufacturer using the voluntary Canada Care Symbols system for care labelling is expected to meet standards of less than 20/o shrink- age or stretching in either direc- tion. But some brands bearing the care labels do not meet these federal government spec- ifications --Golden Horse Style 2C126, Zeller Crest His and Hers and Tee -Kays 13 3/4 oz. jeans. -OF - YEARS GONE U - and all remodelled. It will be occupied by his son, John, wife and little son. On Wednesday last a goodly number of people from the Beav erton area gathered to honour Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bedard prior to their departure to the 14th concession of flay Township. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rose, who have been living on the 14th concession of Ilay, have moved into the village of. Zur- ich. T.E. Drummond, formerly of Hensall, has moved to St. Marys and is opening up a new cash meat market and grocery store in that town. 25 Years Ago Leeland Willert, who has Peen the proprietor of the Zur- ich Dairy for some time, has sold his business to Mr. Francis Kipper, who has been an empl- oyee of the local bakery for some years. The Zurich Lions entertained the children of the community at a llallowe'en party last week in the Town Hall. Delbert Geiger and Lloyd O'Brien were accepted as new members of the Zurich Lions Club, when the regular meet- ing of the organization was held. Nine-year-old Donald Peter- son, of Dashwood, suffered ser- ious injuries when a car driven by his father crashed into a Iluron County road grader. The entire village of Ilensall is looking for the Hallowe'en pranksters who set off the fire alarm in the village at two o'clock in the morning, and woke up the entire populace. At a meeting of the council of the village of Hensall it was reported that the 1949 assess- ment was $58l, 445, and the population was 677. (The ass- essment is now over one mil- lion, and the population over 900). 10 Years Ago The council of the Township of Hay, at their regular meet- ing on Monday afternoon, granted a request from the police village of Dashwood for an increase of $200 a year for fire protection. A surprise family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Horton, Sunday, for Mr. and Mrs. P. MacNaughton, on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. An organizational meeting THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL! BRAN MUFFINS Reg. 35¢ for Pkg. of 6 2 PKGS. 59( ZURICH y of the newly -formed Lutheran Church Women was held on Tuesday night in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, Mrs. Arthur Conrad, of Water- loo, was the guest speaker for the occasion. Jim Bedard, popular Zurich bowler, set a new record for kegglers from this area, un Tuesday night, when he rolled a near perfect game. His score was 418. A perfect score would be 450. Jim says he will keep on trying until he reaches his goal, that of a perfect game. About 25 neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. William Bierling gathered at their home on the Bluewater highway Friday even- ing to bid them farewell prior to taking up residence in Dash- wood, and to wish them future happiness. 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